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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

V40 JWPMOT history

V40 JWP is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 19 Feb 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 170,598 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2026.

V40 JWP blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Feb 2027
Mileage
170,598 mi
At MOT on 13 Feb 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,001 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V40 JWP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
16 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V40 JWP was last recorded at 170,598 miles on 13 Feb 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,595 miles · 11 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
9,001 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 170,598 miles
  • 2025 – 163,424 miles
  • 2024 – 157,702 miles
  • 2023 – 147,240 miles
  • 2022 – 134,969 miles
  • 2021 – 125,179 miles
  • 2019 – 119,452 miles
  • 2018 – 115,569 miles
  • 2017 – 110,070 miles
  • 2016 – 98,629 miles
  • 2015 – 82,834 miles
  • 2014 – 62,540 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,598 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 11 Feb 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,598 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    170,598 miles
    Test number
    324270964733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail170,595 miles (+7,171)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,595 miles
    Test number
    944578805736
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass163,424 miles (+5,722)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    163,424 miles
    Test number
    356526870783
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass157,702 miles (+10,462)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    157,702 miles
    Test number
    436980922982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass147,240 miles (+12,271)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    147,240 miles
    Test number
    727442407375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass134,969 miles (+9,790)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    134,969 miles
    Test number
    657486643472
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass125,179 miles (+5,727)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    125,179 miles
    Test number
    262249741869
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass119,452 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    119,452 miles
    Test number
    312256241659
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Fail119,442 miles (+3,873)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,442 miles
    Test number
    898949552904
    • MajorNearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
  10. Pass115,569 miles (+5,499)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    115,569 miles
    Test number
    248593155547
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Pass110,070 miles (+3,808)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    110,070 miles
    Test number
    180414543055
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also uneven wear (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass106,262 miles (+7,633)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    106,262 miles
    Test number
    918506679852
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre uneven wear
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  13. Pass98,629 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    98,629 miles
    Test number
    898594334717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail98,629 miles (+15,795)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,629 miles
    Test number
    590650758610
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
  15. Pass82,834 miles (+20,294)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    82,834 miles
    Test number
    599039515044
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  16. Pass62,540 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    62,540 miles
    Test number
    806272344080
    • NoteWear on inner and outer edge of front and rear tyres

Questions about V40 JWP

Does V40 JWP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V40 JWP is valid until 19 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on V40 JWP?
The MOT on V40 JWP is valid until 19 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V40 JWP done?
V40 JWP was recorded at 170,598 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2026, an average of 9,001 miles a year.
Has V40 JWP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V40 JWP has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on V40 JWP ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on V40 JWP find?
V40 JWP passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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